Hey Everyone! Here are 25 of my favorite guitar solos.

This was extremely hard to do since I like so many different types of music and have over 19,000 tunes in my iTunes Library! The way I’ve picked these were based on things other than flash. I believe a great guitar solo is one that combines many aspects. As many feel speed and flash are most important… I think its a few of the ingredients and are not high on the list or even necessary.

There really is no BEST guitarist (MY OPINION) since playing guitar or any instrument is like a fingerprint, DNA or cooking… no two are alike and what tastes good to you may be disgusting for someone else!

Add to the list… Here are some ideas on how to choose.

1 – Impact/Impression Left
2 – Memorable/Singable
3 – Originality
4 – Feel
5 – Technique
6 – Emotion
7 – Diversity
8 – Tone
9 – Melodic content

I’m sure I can come up with another 20 aspects of what makes a good/great solo but that’s enough. Perhaps when all is said and done people will be introduced to new music!!!

Just HAVE FUN!!!!

01 – Crazy Train – Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard Of Oz)

02 – While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Jeff Healey (The Jeff Healey Band – Hell To Pay)

03 – Ice Cream Man – Edward Van Halen (Van Halen – Van Halen)

04 – Rood Mood – Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV – MTV Unplugged on 12 string = SICK)

05 – Whispering – Les Paul (Les Paul & Mary Frod- The Hit Makers!/Time To Dream (1950)

06 – Lights – Neil Schon (Journey – Infinity)

07 – The Star Spangled Banner – Jimi Hendrix (Gypsy Sun and Rainbows – Live At Woodstock)

08 – Highway Star – Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple Machine Head)

09 – Love Power From The Mama Head – George Lynch (George Lynch – Sacred Groove)

10 – Lime Light – Alex Lifeson (Rush – Moving Pictures)

11 – Jessica – Dickey Betts (The Allman Brothers – Brothers & Sisters)

12 – Political Rain – Larry Mitchell (Larry Mitchell – Temptation)

13 – Surfing With The Alien – Joe Satriani (Joe Satriani – Surfing With The Alien)

14 – Synchronicity II – Andy Summers (The Police – Synchronicity)

15 – Big Block – Jeff Beck (Jeff Beck – Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop)

16 – Beat It – Steve Vai & Andy Timmons (Live At Meinl Festival & Van Halen the original cut)

17 – For Those About To Rock – Angus Young (AC/DC – For Those About To Rock)

18 – Time Warp – Brad Paisley (Brad Paisley – Time Well Wasted)

19 – Under A Glass Moon – John Petrucci (Dream Theater – Images & Words)

20 – Cowboys From Hell – Dimebag Darrell (Pantera – Cowboys From Hell)

21 – I’m A Believer – Dan Huff (Giant – Last Of The Runaways)

22 – Promises In The Dark – Neil Geraldo (Pat Benatar – Precious Time)

23 – Blues Medley – Prince (Prince – Rave un2 The Year 2000 Live)

24 – The Messiah Will Come Again – Gary Moore (Gary Moore – After The War)

25 – Just The Beginning – Kee Marcello (Europe – Out Of This World)

Be well and keep the music flowing!

~ V ~

Vince Genella is a musician based in Northern NJ with a 24+ year career playing guitar, teaching, recording & producing. For more info about Vince please visit www.VinceGenella.net.

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